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LIFE IS SO UNFAIR!!
AN: This is the so long awaited chapter of Dangerous. I tallied the votes of those of you that actually reviewed and it turns out most of you want Ren to get even with Marc before you find out why Usagi's working at L.E. However, I've decided to appease everyone by putting a little bit of both in the same chapter. So this is gonna be a longer chapter or I'll just split it up!! I hope you all enjoy it and don't forget to review!!! Or else I will cry big tears of sorrow!!!!* Sniff Sniff *
Keiko was the little sister of Kenji Tsukino, the black sheep of the family. Always doing things that he and his parents perceived to be odd or defiant. When Keiko turned 18 she left Tokyo and went to the United States to build herself a new life. One night she ended up at a sleazy bar in Chicago and was offered a job. She accepted and began her career at L.E. Even though she and her family had a distant relationship, she was there when her niece was born.
Usagi had been the godsend that had once again brought her together with her family. She had flown to Tokyo and shocked her brother, his wife and their parents with her appearance. Saying that the atmosphere was rigid would be an understatement but as soon as little Usagi giggled the tension eased and everyone was smiling at each other sheepishly. They were all embarrassed that it took the birth of a little girl to bring them together again and Keiko swore to protect her niece at all costs.
It didn't take a genius to realize that Usagi was special. Looking at her niece and hearing her speaking in such respect and love about her family and friends, Keiko knew she was right in her decision but she couldn't help but wonder if hiring Usagi was a bad idea or not…
"Usagi-chan" Usagi looked up at her aunt questioningly, knowing she had Usagi's attention Keiko continued, "Are you happy?"
Usagi curbed the urge to roll her eyes. Every time they met her aunt would ask that same stupid question. Instead she just gave her the same answer she always did. " I am content to finally be able to live my own life." Keiko just nodded as if she understood when in reality she didn't. She remembered the first time she ever had seen little Usagi…
*Flash*
Everyone was staring at the beautiful child that lay in Ikuko's arms when she entered. The child had a full head of gold hair and the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen. With such an adorable face it was pretty obvious she was gonna break hearts one day. According to the nurse's she was 'the cutest baby they'd ever seen'; of course it was probably in their job description to say that. They all marveled at the slightest thing the little creature did and 'oohh'-ed in awe at the appropriate times. Keiko stood in the door of the hospital room just taking in the scene with a gentle smile. It wasn't until the golden haired child's gaze landed on her was her presence finally acknowledged.
"Keiko!" the tone her brother used was more than a little surprised. Not that he didn't have reason.
She heard her father and mother's civil greeting and she returned it with a distant smile while walking over to the wide-eyed parents. Her brother and his wife smiled blissfully at their child who stared at Keiko in wonder. No one had thought she'd come and yet there she was. She walked over and gazed into the innocent eyes of her niece. When she looked into those eyes Keiko didn't just see a child, she saw history. Those were the eyes of a person that had been here before and still managed to maintain that purity. She broke contact when she realized that the eyes were getting closer. She looked up to see her brother with his child holding her out so she could hold her.
It was a sign of trust.
Spellbound Keiko took her niece and held her protectively in her arms while rocking her gently. The child once again looked at her and she found herself caught in a trance. The child's chubby little arms reached out to her and Keiko's heart instantly opened to this child. The golden haired child giggled again and Keiko carefully handed her back to her father. She slowly backed out of the room and watched the family. She said she'd be back but it fell on deaf ears as she walked out of the place. She did however hear her brother say the child's name. 'Usagi, hmm…' she thought questioningly, 'It definitely fits her'
*End Flash*
Usagi watched as her aunt slipped down memory lane and waved her hand in front of her face for good measure. She sighed in exasperation. Keiko-obaa- chan was doing it again. Lately she had been living in her memories every time Usagi came around. 'Could senility be showing already!'
"Koko-chan!" Keiko looked up at the familiar nickname Usagi had given her when she was a little girl. Usagi had been four years old when Keiko had finally saw her again. She was still a tiny thing with the same golden hair and big expressive eyes. That was when she started wearing her hair in a pair of adorable odangos. When Keiko saw her she had to restrain herself from squeezing her too tight. Little Usagi was just too cute! She looked to see the frustrated expression on Usagi's face and realized that she had been daydreaming again.
"Gomen nasai, Usagi-chan" she apologized to her niece. She suddenly remembered something and looked at Usagi curiously.
"Usagi?" Usagi had been looking at the wall with mild interest wondering if there was another bug in the office when she was startled by her aunt's voice. She looked at Keiko questioningly silently, letting her know she had her attention. "Why did you want to know if Marc was here or not?" The question had been bothering Keiko since she got off the phone with Usagi earlier.
The grin on Usagi's face was enough information and Keiko suddenly got the feeling she didn't want to know. She just waved her hand, as a sign to change the subject. Since Usagi had starting working at L.E. Marc had been a pain in her ass and no matter what Keiko did to try to get them to cooperate it didn't work.
Both were stubborn and at least it was interesting to watch. Keiko just asked one question.
"What are you going to do to him?" Again Usagi smiled, a devious plan obviously on her mind and Keiko got a brief flashback of the last time Usagi had that smile on her face. It wasn't pretty and most of the people who were there were still traumatized. For all the innocence and sweetness that was Usagi, pissing her off was dangerous.
So Keiko tried another question, "Will it require any property damage?" Usagi scowled at her aunt.
'One little incident and your branded for life!', she thought cynically.
"No, it will not require any property damage…" she saw Keiko about open her mouth and continued, " or the police department."
Keiko sighed in relief and again Usagi frowned at her. Keiko smiled innocently, imitating her niece, and Usagi sighed tiredly but ended up smiling anyway.
They talked for a little bit until a knock on the door was heard and a flash of light later Usagi was gone and Ren stood in the office with the Boss. The door opened and a woman with serious brown eyes walked in and frowned when she saw Ren. Walking over the Boss and whispered something into her ear. Ren rolled her eyes underneath her dark shades. She watched as they conversed for a few minutes and then walked out the door without a word, she'd call Keiko later and then they could continue.
She walked down the hall and back into the elevator. As soon the elevator doors opened she was marching through the 'Personnel Only' door and was once again in the midst of the club. She sauntered over to the closest bar, in the 60's section, and took a stool waiting. As soon as she sat down a couple of guys decided she looked like easy prey and headed towards her. Out of the corner of her eye she saw them and swore under her breath. She looked for the bartender and when she saw who it was she almost jumped for joy, she waved him over urgently.
Nate looked at her oddly. Rarely was Ren ever urgent in anything, she was always calm and collected, if slightly hostile. He headed over to her and was surprised when she leaned over the bar and pulled his head down for a steamy kiss. His eyes widened and so did the guys standing a few feet away.
They quickly headed in the direction of a new 'victim'. She glanced out of the corner of her eye to see them disappearing in the crowd and only then did she finally pull away. She looked into his amused eyes and said the first thing that came to mind.
"You know I would never do anything like that with anyone but you!" He smiled at her and she smiled back.
"You know I would never let anyone but you do that." He stated with a grin. "You are just lucky that Alex isn't here otherwise, he'd have that pretty little ass of yours for that stunt."
"Awww…I think he'd forgive me for corrupting his innocent little boytoy!" She grabbed his face and squeezed his cheeks like you would a child, shaking his head from side to side. He pulled away and glowered at her. Ren just smiled serenely. He shook his head at her antics and asked her what she'd have.
"I'll have a…" she had to think on whether or not she wanted to get drunk, "Shirley Temple." He nodded and fixed her drink. Bored Ren look Nate up and down and tried to contain her laughter. Normally Nate was a very attractive man but with the white suit and black shirt underneath that resembled the one in that movie with the American actor John Travolta, he looked like a complete dork.
Nate handed Ren her drink and frowned as he caught her smirking, 'Not again!' he thought and he looked about ready to get rid of the drink. She reached over, grabbed the drink before he could take it back and swallowed it in a gulp. She smiled in thanks. She swung around in the stool before getting off. On the ground Ren jumped up and kissed Nate on the cheek before walking away.
"Tell your boy that I didn't damage his goods…too much!" She didn't see his face turn red and she really didn't care.
Looking around Ren was searching for her prey. She glanced over the crowd seeking a familiar arrogant face. She found it and narrowed her eyes in determination. Spreading a little ruby red lip-gloss on her lips she headed over to the 90's section and looked back only to wink at Nate before sauntering over to Marc. He just shook his head and went back to work. Whatever Ren was going Marc probably deserved it. She swung her hips sensually from left to right making sure to make it look like it was casual. The crowd parted a little and her target was in her sights.
Moving past the people in her way she ambled up to Marc who was currently dancing with four different girls, all his type: easy.
She caught his eye and he practically pushed the girls away.
They huffed in protest and were promptly ignored.
The music playing in the background was fast and lively. It was invading her senses, clouding her judgment. Ren walked over and wrapped her arms around his neck. Slowly sliding her chest down his body with her hands and fingers trailing down his torso before rising back up to gently blow on his ear. She could feel his body getting tense and she smiled inwardly but only a small smirk revealed any emotion.
'This is gonna be fun!' she thought mischievously
Ren pressed her body against his and she could feel his heart beating rapidly under his shirt. The whole time she 'danced' with him he had his hands away from her as if afraid to touch her until she felt his hands rest on her waist and she turned around in his arms so her back was to his chest. Rubbing every inch of her body against him she could feel his reaction. He tried to move his hands to pull her closer but she danced away so that she was out of his range. She licked her lips sensually and felt an odd sense of accomplishment when she heard him trying to restrain a groan.
Ren decided that Marc was very fun to play with.
He walked over to her and they danced like that for two more songs. With Marc trying to pull her closer and Ren dancing closer and farther away purposely tempting him. To one it was incredibly amusing, to the other extremely frustrating.
When a slow song came on, again Marc tried to grab her and this time Ren let him. She turned around and could actually feel his 'frustration'. With her body touching his she stretched so that her lips were right next to his ears and whispered in one warm breath, "Next time don't mess with me", and withdraw from his arms and calmly walked away. Making sure to swing. She knew that his eyes were on her and she turned around to see him looking very disturbed and playfully blew a kiss at him before walking out of the area to get her jacket.
Checking her watch she grabbed her coat and lowered her shades until they perched on her nose as she walked out of the club and onto the sidewalk. She breathed in the midnight air and pulled her jacket tight around her body. Ren waved to Bubba and made a phone gesture with her hand. He got the message and she walked over to her bike. Putting the key in she revved it up and sped down the street, with the tires screeching on the pavement.
She sped down the street only pausing at red lights and that was only when she felt like it. She pulled into her parking garage and parked before heading up to her apartment. She threw her jacket on the couch and instantly headed towards her bedroom throwing herself on the bed with a flop. Ren sighed contented and her once again allowed herself to be herself. The shoulder length hair lengthened and the sunglasses that had guarded her eyes in two ways were taken off and carelessly discarded on the floor. When she tried to get comfortable on the bed she realized that wouldn't be happening until she changed. Moaning she reluctantly sat up. Lifting her arms she pulled her shirt off and using her legs, kicked off the confining pants. They joined the shades on the floor.
Climbing into bed in only her bra and underwear she gave the sigh of a person who longed for a goodnights sleep and closed her eyes. Oblivious to the memories that would plague her again, some sad and some happy. While half a world away a few other people were also dealing with their memories…
*Flash*
Little Usagi was bouncing all over the backyard with her stuffed bunny when she heard someone call her name. Following the sound she saw her father arguing with a lady who had the same color hair as her daddy. They were yelling at each other but Usagi didn't understand why, weren't grown ups supposed to get along. Walking over she pulled on her father's pant leg and watched as he nearly jumped startled. Both her father's and the lady's attention was on her and she gazed at them both innocently.
"Daddy, did someone call me?" Usagi asked in her small voice. Her father shook his head and she shifted her gaze to the lady that was staring at her. " My name is Usagi. Who are you?" the lady looked offended at the question and turned an accusing glare onto her father. Usagi thinking she had said something wrong apologized immediately. The lady gave her a big smile and Usagi instantly relaxed. Bending down to be eye level with the little girl she held out her hand and Usagi took it while clutching her bunny in her other hand. "You've grown up so much Usagi-chan." She said the girl's name with obvious affection, "I guess your daddy didn't tell you about me." She shot Usagi's father another meaningful glare and he looked away shameful.
"I'm your aunt." Little Usagi looked confused as her four-year-old mind tried to comprehend that simple but important statement.
"You're my aunt." Usagi repeated the question pointing at herself and the lady respectively. The lady nodded and Usagi threw her small form into her aunt's arms. Kenji watched from a distance as his sister and his daughter hugged. He loved his sister and he tried to understand her but he couldn't and he just didn't want to have to go through what his parent's did with Keiko.
Usagi pulled away to look at her new aunt questioningly. "What's your name?" Keiko laughed cheerily and said, "You can call me Keiko-obaa-chan!" The little girl made a face until an idea came to her.
"Can I call you Koko-chan?" she asked with a big smile on her face.
1.1
1.2 *End Flash*
Usagi smiled in her sleep. Curling up in her covers she sighed at ease and completely content.
*Flash*
Usagi was busy glancing between her watch and looking down the street, hoping to catch a glimpse of the most important man in her life…besides her dad. She looked around, a little more than confused, she was pretty sure he should be there by now. Usually Mamoru followed a schedule and according to the schedule they had a date right now.
'Where is he!?!' she mentally demanded.
This was becoming more and more frequent. She looked down at her engagement ring and contemplated that things weren't exactly the same as they once were. For one it had been so long since she had actually had a conversation with her fiancé… and she was getting real sick of it!
But she thought of the plan she had devised to get him to realize what he was missing and a smile appeared on her face. Usagi glanced at her watch again and tried to control her temper. She decided she'd go to the arcade and see if he was there. Walking down the street Usagi thought of how her plan would work and why she needed it in the first place. For the past year Usagi Tsukino had noticed some severe changes in her boyfriend. He began withdrawing from her retreating into his books and studies and the once passionate kisses that made him drop his textbook had turned into pecks between chapters. For a while she had endured this behavior but now she was sick of it. Deciding that he needed a reminder of what he had she organized a special surprise for their anniversary that would have him treating her with the respect she deserved…or else.
Walking into the arcade Usagi saw Motoki and waved cheerfully at him. He smiled and pointed upstairs to the parlor, she mouthed 'thank you' and took the stairs two at a time. When she reached the top of the stairs Usagi wasn't at all winded, used to that kind of exercise, and she looked around eagerly looking for a familiar mop of black hair. She spotted it in the back of the shop and she headed over to it. Stopping only to wave at the various people she knew. Usagi stopped right in front of him and she saw what had become a regular view of her boyfriend; the top of his head as his nose was buried in the book. It was another one of his books that's name she couldn't pronounce let alone try to understand.
She remembered that at one desperate time she had actually tried to read one of his textbooks and shuddered at the recollection. Standing over him she waited for him to acknowledge her presence…. and waited…and waited…and waited… she began tapping her shoe against the floor. Her eyes narrowed into a fierce glare. She saw his ears perk up at the sound and he finally lifted his gaze meeting a pair of angry azure eyes. His midnight eyes widened and she watched as he looked at his watch, realizing the time, and swore.
She lifted her eyebrow and stood there waiting for an explanation. Now, Usagi was usually a very forgiving and sympathetic girlfriend but any person that had been stood up five times in a row was entitled to be pissed. So she stood there with her features set into a frown as she observed her boyfriend scamper around for an excuse.
"Usako, I am so sorry. I didn't realize the time and I got caught up in this interesting chapter of…" the rest of whatever he had to say fell on deaf ears as Usagi just rolled her eyes and bent down to kiss his lips. The kiss wasn't as passionate as it could've been and left Usagi feeling more then a little disappointed, while Mamoru looked ecstatic. He quickly returned to his reading and Usagi didn't even try to contain her growl of anger. Taking the book in her hand and slammed it onto the table. Mamoru looked up shocked and Usagi smiled sweetly and said in her most patient voice 'we need to talk'.
Usagi sat down in the seat across from him and Mamoru reluctantly put his book away, almost affectionately caressing it. 'When's the last time he touched me like that?' she thought irritably while keeping a pleasant smile on her face. She cleared her throat to take his attention away from his love fest with his book.
"I need you to do something for me…" he looked at her confused but he didn't interrupt, not after the glare she gave him when he opened his lips " …in two weeks there's going to be a talent competition at my school and I want you to be there, Mamo-chan." He only opened his mouth after she gave him a look saying he could.
"But Usako I've got studying to do and…" her expression darkened and her head lowered. She whispered in a low and menacing tone "Mamoru Chiba…" 'Uh oh' he thought warily, " after all the dates that you have canceled. After all of the times you have left me waiting for you and all the times you have chosen work or school over me. If you don't do this…" she let the threat hang in the air and he winced.
Usagi being loud was normal but a quiet Usagi was a dangerous one. With her head down he couldn't see her face and something told him he didn't want to. He hurriedly agreed to go and Usagi looked up at him with her usual bright infectious smile on her face. Bouncing out of the booth she kissed him on the cheek and walked down the stairs and out of the arcade after waving goodbye to Motoki. He shook his head as the tails of her head exited and he headed upstairs to talk to his best friend. It was obvious that the idiot had done it again…
Flash
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AN: This is the so long awaited chapter of Dangerous. I tallied the votes of those of you that actually reviewed and it turns out most of you want Ren to get even with Marc before you find out why Usagi's working at L.E. However, I've decided to appease everyone by putting a little bit of both in the same chapter. So this is gonna be a longer chapter or I'll just split it up!! I hope you all enjoy it and don't forget to review!!! Or else I will cry big tears of sorrow!!!!* Sniff Sniff *
Keiko was the little sister of Kenji Tsukino, the black sheep of the family. Always doing things that he and his parents perceived to be odd or defiant. When Keiko turned 18 she left Tokyo and went to the United States to build herself a new life. One night she ended up at a sleazy bar in Chicago and was offered a job. She accepted and began her career at L.E. Even though she and her family had a distant relationship, she was there when her niece was born.
Usagi had been the godsend that had once again brought her together with her family. She had flown to Tokyo and shocked her brother, his wife and their parents with her appearance. Saying that the atmosphere was rigid would be an understatement but as soon as little Usagi giggled the tension eased and everyone was smiling at each other sheepishly. They were all embarrassed that it took the birth of a little girl to bring them together again and Keiko swore to protect her niece at all costs.
It didn't take a genius to realize that Usagi was special. Looking at her niece and hearing her speaking in such respect and love about her family and friends, Keiko knew she was right in her decision but she couldn't help but wonder if hiring Usagi was a bad idea or not…
"Usagi-chan" Usagi looked up at her aunt questioningly, knowing she had Usagi's attention Keiko continued, "Are you happy?"
Usagi curbed the urge to roll her eyes. Every time they met her aunt would ask that same stupid question. Instead she just gave her the same answer she always did. " I am content to finally be able to live my own life." Keiko just nodded as if she understood when in reality she didn't. She remembered the first time she ever had seen little Usagi…
*Flash*
Everyone was staring at the beautiful child that lay in Ikuko's arms when she entered. The child had a full head of gold hair and the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen. With such an adorable face it was pretty obvious she was gonna break hearts one day. According to the nurse's she was 'the cutest baby they'd ever seen'; of course it was probably in their job description to say that. They all marveled at the slightest thing the little creature did and 'oohh'-ed in awe at the appropriate times. Keiko stood in the door of the hospital room just taking in the scene with a gentle smile. It wasn't until the golden haired child's gaze landed on her was her presence finally acknowledged.
"Keiko!" the tone her brother used was more than a little surprised. Not that he didn't have reason.
She heard her father and mother's civil greeting and she returned it with a distant smile while walking over to the wide-eyed parents. Her brother and his wife smiled blissfully at their child who stared at Keiko in wonder. No one had thought she'd come and yet there she was. She walked over and gazed into the innocent eyes of her niece. When she looked into those eyes Keiko didn't just see a child, she saw history. Those were the eyes of a person that had been here before and still managed to maintain that purity. She broke contact when she realized that the eyes were getting closer. She looked up to see her brother with his child holding her out so she could hold her.
It was a sign of trust.
Spellbound Keiko took her niece and held her protectively in her arms while rocking her gently. The child once again looked at her and she found herself caught in a trance. The child's chubby little arms reached out to her and Keiko's heart instantly opened to this child. The golden haired child giggled again and Keiko carefully handed her back to her father. She slowly backed out of the room and watched the family. She said she'd be back but it fell on deaf ears as she walked out of the place. She did however hear her brother say the child's name. 'Usagi, hmm…' she thought questioningly, 'It definitely fits her'
*End Flash*
Usagi watched as her aunt slipped down memory lane and waved her hand in front of her face for good measure. She sighed in exasperation. Keiko-obaa- chan was doing it again. Lately she had been living in her memories every time Usagi came around. 'Could senility be showing already!'
"Koko-chan!" Keiko looked up at the familiar nickname Usagi had given her when she was a little girl. Usagi had been four years old when Keiko had finally saw her again. She was still a tiny thing with the same golden hair and big expressive eyes. That was when she started wearing her hair in a pair of adorable odangos. When Keiko saw her she had to restrain herself from squeezing her too tight. Little Usagi was just too cute! She looked to see the frustrated expression on Usagi's face and realized that she had been daydreaming again.
"Gomen nasai, Usagi-chan" she apologized to her niece. She suddenly remembered something and looked at Usagi curiously.
"Usagi?" Usagi had been looking at the wall with mild interest wondering if there was another bug in the office when she was startled by her aunt's voice. She looked at Keiko questioningly silently, letting her know she had her attention. "Why did you want to know if Marc was here or not?" The question had been bothering Keiko since she got off the phone with Usagi earlier.
The grin on Usagi's face was enough information and Keiko suddenly got the feeling she didn't want to know. She just waved her hand, as a sign to change the subject. Since Usagi had starting working at L.E. Marc had been a pain in her ass and no matter what Keiko did to try to get them to cooperate it didn't work.
Both were stubborn and at least it was interesting to watch. Keiko just asked one question.
"What are you going to do to him?" Again Usagi smiled, a devious plan obviously on her mind and Keiko got a brief flashback of the last time Usagi had that smile on her face. It wasn't pretty and most of the people who were there were still traumatized. For all the innocence and sweetness that was Usagi, pissing her off was dangerous.
So Keiko tried another question, "Will it require any property damage?" Usagi scowled at her aunt.
'One little incident and your branded for life!', she thought cynically.
"No, it will not require any property damage…" she saw Keiko about open her mouth and continued, " or the police department."
Keiko sighed in relief and again Usagi frowned at her. Keiko smiled innocently, imitating her niece, and Usagi sighed tiredly but ended up smiling anyway.
They talked for a little bit until a knock on the door was heard and a flash of light later Usagi was gone and Ren stood in the office with the Boss. The door opened and a woman with serious brown eyes walked in and frowned when she saw Ren. Walking over the Boss and whispered something into her ear. Ren rolled her eyes underneath her dark shades. She watched as they conversed for a few minutes and then walked out the door without a word, she'd call Keiko later and then they could continue.
She walked down the hall and back into the elevator. As soon the elevator doors opened she was marching through the 'Personnel Only' door and was once again in the midst of the club. She sauntered over to the closest bar, in the 60's section, and took a stool waiting. As soon as she sat down a couple of guys decided she looked like easy prey and headed towards her. Out of the corner of her eye she saw them and swore under her breath. She looked for the bartender and when she saw who it was she almost jumped for joy, she waved him over urgently.
Nate looked at her oddly. Rarely was Ren ever urgent in anything, she was always calm and collected, if slightly hostile. He headed over to her and was surprised when she leaned over the bar and pulled his head down for a steamy kiss. His eyes widened and so did the guys standing a few feet away.
They quickly headed in the direction of a new 'victim'. She glanced out of the corner of her eye to see them disappearing in the crowd and only then did she finally pull away. She looked into his amused eyes and said the first thing that came to mind.
"You know I would never do anything like that with anyone but you!" He smiled at her and she smiled back.
"You know I would never let anyone but you do that." He stated with a grin. "You are just lucky that Alex isn't here otherwise, he'd have that pretty little ass of yours for that stunt."
"Awww…I think he'd forgive me for corrupting his innocent little boytoy!" She grabbed his face and squeezed his cheeks like you would a child, shaking his head from side to side. He pulled away and glowered at her. Ren just smiled serenely. He shook his head at her antics and asked her what she'd have.
"I'll have a…" she had to think on whether or not she wanted to get drunk, "Shirley Temple." He nodded and fixed her drink. Bored Ren look Nate up and down and tried to contain her laughter. Normally Nate was a very attractive man but with the white suit and black shirt underneath that resembled the one in that movie with the American actor John Travolta, he looked like a complete dork.
Nate handed Ren her drink and frowned as he caught her smirking, 'Not again!' he thought and he looked about ready to get rid of the drink. She reached over, grabbed the drink before he could take it back and swallowed it in a gulp. She smiled in thanks. She swung around in the stool before getting off. On the ground Ren jumped up and kissed Nate on the cheek before walking away.
"Tell your boy that I didn't damage his goods…too much!" She didn't see his face turn red and she really didn't care.
Looking around Ren was searching for her prey. She glanced over the crowd seeking a familiar arrogant face. She found it and narrowed her eyes in determination. Spreading a little ruby red lip-gloss on her lips she headed over to the 90's section and looked back only to wink at Nate before sauntering over to Marc. He just shook his head and went back to work. Whatever Ren was going Marc probably deserved it. She swung her hips sensually from left to right making sure to make it look like it was casual. The crowd parted a little and her target was in her sights.
Moving past the people in her way she ambled up to Marc who was currently dancing with four different girls, all his type: easy.
She caught his eye and he practically pushed the girls away.
They huffed in protest and were promptly ignored.
The music playing in the background was fast and lively. It was invading her senses, clouding her judgment. Ren walked over and wrapped her arms around his neck. Slowly sliding her chest down his body with her hands and fingers trailing down his torso before rising back up to gently blow on his ear. She could feel his body getting tense and she smiled inwardly but only a small smirk revealed any emotion.
'This is gonna be fun!' she thought mischievously
Ren pressed her body against his and she could feel his heart beating rapidly under his shirt. The whole time she 'danced' with him he had his hands away from her as if afraid to touch her until she felt his hands rest on her waist and she turned around in his arms so her back was to his chest. Rubbing every inch of her body against him she could feel his reaction. He tried to move his hands to pull her closer but she danced away so that she was out of his range. She licked her lips sensually and felt an odd sense of accomplishment when she heard him trying to restrain a groan.
Ren decided that Marc was very fun to play with.
He walked over to her and they danced like that for two more songs. With Marc trying to pull her closer and Ren dancing closer and farther away purposely tempting him. To one it was incredibly amusing, to the other extremely frustrating.
When a slow song came on, again Marc tried to grab her and this time Ren let him. She turned around and could actually feel his 'frustration'. With her body touching his she stretched so that her lips were right next to his ears and whispered in one warm breath, "Next time don't mess with me", and withdraw from his arms and calmly walked away. Making sure to swing. She knew that his eyes were on her and she turned around to see him looking very disturbed and playfully blew a kiss at him before walking out of the area to get her jacket.
Checking her watch she grabbed her coat and lowered her shades until they perched on her nose as she walked out of the club and onto the sidewalk. She breathed in the midnight air and pulled her jacket tight around her body. Ren waved to Bubba and made a phone gesture with her hand. He got the message and she walked over to her bike. Putting the key in she revved it up and sped down the street, with the tires screeching on the pavement.
She sped down the street only pausing at red lights and that was only when she felt like it. She pulled into her parking garage and parked before heading up to her apartment. She threw her jacket on the couch and instantly headed towards her bedroom throwing herself on the bed with a flop. Ren sighed contented and her once again allowed herself to be herself. The shoulder length hair lengthened and the sunglasses that had guarded her eyes in two ways were taken off and carelessly discarded on the floor. When she tried to get comfortable on the bed she realized that wouldn't be happening until she changed. Moaning she reluctantly sat up. Lifting her arms she pulled her shirt off and using her legs, kicked off the confining pants. They joined the shades on the floor.
Climbing into bed in only her bra and underwear she gave the sigh of a person who longed for a goodnights sleep and closed her eyes. Oblivious to the memories that would plague her again, some sad and some happy. While half a world away a few other people were also dealing with their memories…
*Flash*
Little Usagi was bouncing all over the backyard with her stuffed bunny when she heard someone call her name. Following the sound she saw her father arguing with a lady who had the same color hair as her daddy. They were yelling at each other but Usagi didn't understand why, weren't grown ups supposed to get along. Walking over she pulled on her father's pant leg and watched as he nearly jumped startled. Both her father's and the lady's attention was on her and she gazed at them both innocently.
"Daddy, did someone call me?" Usagi asked in her small voice. Her father shook his head and she shifted her gaze to the lady that was staring at her. " My name is Usagi. Who are you?" the lady looked offended at the question and turned an accusing glare onto her father. Usagi thinking she had said something wrong apologized immediately. The lady gave her a big smile and Usagi instantly relaxed. Bending down to be eye level with the little girl she held out her hand and Usagi took it while clutching her bunny in her other hand. "You've grown up so much Usagi-chan." She said the girl's name with obvious affection, "I guess your daddy didn't tell you about me." She shot Usagi's father another meaningful glare and he looked away shameful.
"I'm your aunt." Little Usagi looked confused as her four-year-old mind tried to comprehend that simple but important statement.
"You're my aunt." Usagi repeated the question pointing at herself and the lady respectively. The lady nodded and Usagi threw her small form into her aunt's arms. Kenji watched from a distance as his sister and his daughter hugged. He loved his sister and he tried to understand her but he couldn't and he just didn't want to have to go through what his parent's did with Keiko.
Usagi pulled away to look at her new aunt questioningly. "What's your name?" Keiko laughed cheerily and said, "You can call me Keiko-obaa-chan!" The little girl made a face until an idea came to her.
"Can I call you Koko-chan?" she asked with a big smile on her face.
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1.2 *End Flash*
Usagi smiled in her sleep. Curling up in her covers she sighed at ease and completely content.
*Flash*
Usagi was busy glancing between her watch and looking down the street, hoping to catch a glimpse of the most important man in her life…besides her dad. She looked around, a little more than confused, she was pretty sure he should be there by now. Usually Mamoru followed a schedule and according to the schedule they had a date right now.
'Where is he!?!' she mentally demanded.
This was becoming more and more frequent. She looked down at her engagement ring and contemplated that things weren't exactly the same as they once were. For one it had been so long since she had actually had a conversation with her fiancé… and she was getting real sick of it!
But she thought of the plan she had devised to get him to realize what he was missing and a smile appeared on her face. Usagi glanced at her watch again and tried to control her temper. She decided she'd go to the arcade and see if he was there. Walking down the street Usagi thought of how her plan would work and why she needed it in the first place. For the past year Usagi Tsukino had noticed some severe changes in her boyfriend. He began withdrawing from her retreating into his books and studies and the once passionate kisses that made him drop his textbook had turned into pecks between chapters. For a while she had endured this behavior but now she was sick of it. Deciding that he needed a reminder of what he had she organized a special surprise for their anniversary that would have him treating her with the respect she deserved…or else.
Walking into the arcade Usagi saw Motoki and waved cheerfully at him. He smiled and pointed upstairs to the parlor, she mouthed 'thank you' and took the stairs two at a time. When she reached the top of the stairs Usagi wasn't at all winded, used to that kind of exercise, and she looked around eagerly looking for a familiar mop of black hair. She spotted it in the back of the shop and she headed over to it. Stopping only to wave at the various people she knew. Usagi stopped right in front of him and she saw what had become a regular view of her boyfriend; the top of his head as his nose was buried in the book. It was another one of his books that's name she couldn't pronounce let alone try to understand.
She remembered that at one desperate time she had actually tried to read one of his textbooks and shuddered at the recollection. Standing over him she waited for him to acknowledge her presence…. and waited…and waited…and waited… she began tapping her shoe against the floor. Her eyes narrowed into a fierce glare. She saw his ears perk up at the sound and he finally lifted his gaze meeting a pair of angry azure eyes. His midnight eyes widened and she watched as he looked at his watch, realizing the time, and swore.
She lifted her eyebrow and stood there waiting for an explanation. Now, Usagi was usually a very forgiving and sympathetic girlfriend but any person that had been stood up five times in a row was entitled to be pissed. So she stood there with her features set into a frown as she observed her boyfriend scamper around for an excuse.
"Usako, I am so sorry. I didn't realize the time and I got caught up in this interesting chapter of…" the rest of whatever he had to say fell on deaf ears as Usagi just rolled her eyes and bent down to kiss his lips. The kiss wasn't as passionate as it could've been and left Usagi feeling more then a little disappointed, while Mamoru looked ecstatic. He quickly returned to his reading and Usagi didn't even try to contain her growl of anger. Taking the book in her hand and slammed it onto the table. Mamoru looked up shocked and Usagi smiled sweetly and said in her most patient voice 'we need to talk'.
Usagi sat down in the seat across from him and Mamoru reluctantly put his book away, almost affectionately caressing it. 'When's the last time he touched me like that?' she thought irritably while keeping a pleasant smile on her face. She cleared her throat to take his attention away from his love fest with his book.
"I need you to do something for me…" he looked at her confused but he didn't interrupt, not after the glare she gave him when he opened his lips " …in two weeks there's going to be a talent competition at my school and I want you to be there, Mamo-chan." He only opened his mouth after she gave him a look saying he could.
"But Usako I've got studying to do and…" her expression darkened and her head lowered. She whispered in a low and menacing tone "Mamoru Chiba…" 'Uh oh' he thought warily, " after all the dates that you have canceled. After all of the times you have left me waiting for you and all the times you have chosen work or school over me. If you don't do this…" she let the threat hang in the air and he winced.
Usagi being loud was normal but a quiet Usagi was a dangerous one. With her head down he couldn't see her face and something told him he didn't want to. He hurriedly agreed to go and Usagi looked up at him with her usual bright infectious smile on her face. Bouncing out of the booth she kissed him on the cheek and walked down the stairs and out of the arcade after waving goodbye to Motoki. He shook his head as the tails of her head exited and he headed upstairs to talk to his best friend. It was obvious that the idiot had done it again…
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Hope you enjoyed this chapter this is just the first set of flashbacks. You can thank Miko633 for me getting this out. She edited and now I have two people to edit for me ^_^ * Squeezes Hikaru and Miko633.* If you want the rest you have to give me feedback!!!! Emails, reviews I don't care! Just something that tells me someone is reading this and possibly likes it. If anyone has time read my other fics they are severely review malnourished!!!!
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